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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-21
The Mystery of "Crennnas'

If Mr.. Henry Lakes information be indeed
correct, the year Of grace 1887 viii be known
forever as that of the resiiscovery CT the lost
violin varniSh. The mystery of ~Cremonass
will be cleared up, the LIST of -lost arts VIII
be decreased by one, and dozens Of deter
mined enthusiasts viii cease to devote their
lives to barren experiment Above all men
who have lived recently, the Norwegian Ole
Bull would have been most delighted by this
discovery. II was he who gave the 800
acres of land on which Pittsburg now stands
for a Stainer Cremona, and for many years
the chief interest Of his life lay in working
with the well known maker. Mr.. Cotton, Of
New York, 10 reproduce the old varnish-
Now somebody has found il by accident, and
the secret goes back, after all, Ike 80 much
else, TO Chinese ingenuity and the JesUi; faith
srs who brought it 10 the wes;. Nall
Gazette.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-21
BORN OF A KISS.

Earth was bower Of roses rare and pale,
And heaven a starry sea;
Through the soft shadow sang the nightingale
His wondrous melody.
Twas springtime and the dewy lawn was wet.
When, from its dreaming stirred,
The flowers soul. in sweetness rising, met
The bright soul of the bird;
And from that kiss thy loveliness was born
Fair shrine that doth enclose
The song birds voice, the brightness of the nom
The perfume Of the rosel
From Mexican Poem.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-21
STORIES OF CRIMINALS.
AN EXAMPLE OF "HoNESTY is THE
BEST POLICY"

Prisoner Threatened With Cerebro-
| dred Burg1aries-Burglary a 'Legiti-
| mate Vocation''-No Pardon.
We have at the New York state reform
atory casuistry class. One morning the
teacher said: ''Now, boys, l would like
to get your opinion whether, from the
standpoint of moral casuistry, honesty is
the best policy, after az" One OF those
fellows answered.: II believe that honesty
is the best policy, though l am not an
honest man myself l know two fellows
| in New York, who used to be crooks, and
were always getting into trouble, but they
reformed and got in luck. They went
over to Philadelphia and went into the
clothing business, first as clerks, and they
kept right along for eight or nine years,
and finally they got to own an establish
ment, and people had confidence in them,
and they got credit to the extent of $780,
900, and they got away with the whole
of it''
When in the Ohio penitentiary one day,
the wife of a prisoner, an accomplished
New England lady, handsome, cultivated,
irresistible-to the chaplain, anyhow
governor to ask for his pardon. had to
say to her: ''No, madam, there are hnn-
bred men here more deserving of par
don than your husband. l will introduce
you to the governor, but viii not intercede
for the pardon of your husband" 1 took
the precaution to go to the governor in adj
vance, and explain to him the situation.
She presented certificate from the prison
physician. The governor read it slowly:
"Charles ", convicted, at such time
and place, of the crime Of larceny of a
horse and buggy, is now under conviction
for his first offense, and he is in imminent
danger of c-e-r-e-b -o-spinal-m-e-n-
menin-inening-i-t-i At once he ex-
claimed: Good heavens has he got all
that? Let him gor' His clerk made out
the necessary papers for the prisoners re-
lease 1t required four men to hold him
in the prison hospital, and four men to
take him from the hospital to the carriage.
A half an hour later / found him lying in
bed in the fourth story of a hotel, having
walked up stairs without any assistance
whatever
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-04
MILAN.

MILAN, June 4.
Tne Implement business is quite lively
here.
Mr.. |. W. Rhodenbaugh OF Bowling.
who has been very bad with rheumatism
for some time, is improving.
Wat Sheldon, who left some time ago
for Colorado, is now in California rusti-
eating for his health.
VIM. Framing, who has been in South i.
western Kansas, is at present in Colora-
do and speaks very highly of its climate
and its fertile lands, etc
Z. j. Heverling and Enos Ayles had
an alteration. which was settled before
the police magistrate. Euos had to pay
n fine and costs.
Sears Sons will commence next Mon
day to repair the dams between the watch
factory and paper mills. also the one
south of the paper mill
The ladies of the aid society who gave
refreshments on the island on Monday
are well pleased with the result and kind
ly thank the public for their patronage
Rev w. W Moorehead, D D., of
Greensburg. Pa, is visiting here among
his many friends. Some twelve or
fifteen years ago he was pastor of the
Presbyterian church here. His many
friends will he pleased to hear him next
Sunday at Ii p. m, also in the evening.
The Santa Fe surveyors are genial
get OF fellows, and are with us for the
second time. running new line from
Monmouth straight north to Viola to
about Dogtown and north through the
old Florence farm, leaving Preemrtiou
to the west and through David Little's
thence northeast, striking kickpoo creek
on the north striking Mill creek on &.
l. Trainings estate in Rural township;
following Mil creek closely, striking
Rock river close to j A. Smiths Ice
house IN the east part OF town. aud
evidently crossing the river north, strik
inc the draw y short distance east of the
watch tower, and coming out short
distance east oi Eleventh street Rock
| Island thence west to about where the
proposed bridge crosses the river for
Iowa. This will give Rock Island some
good advantages, as it will give them
almost a belt railroad and new depot
at the foot Of the bluff on Seventeen
street, a very desirable location, and add
much 10 the appearance of the city
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-04

Many people refuse to take cod liver
oil on account of its unpleasant taste
This difficulty has been overcome in
Scotts Emulsion of cod liver oil with
hypophosphites. II being as palatable as
milk, and the most valuable remedy
known for the treatment of consumption,
scrofula and bronchitis, general cebility,
wasting diseases of children. chronic
coughs and colds has caused physicians
in All parts Of the world TO use it. Ply
sicians report our little patients take II
with pleasure. Try SCOTS Emulsion
and be convinced
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-04

The greatest foe of America people is
consumption; It's victims number many
thousands each year. Physicians and
druggists have at last found remedy
which they feel justified IN Recommend
ing. This is DR., Bigelow's Cure, which
cures consumption in stages that other
remedies are of no benefit. 1t cures
coughs, colds. and all throat and lung
diseases speedily aud safely Price 81
cents and 81. of druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-04

Probably no one thing has caused such
a. general revival of trade at Hartz 4
Bahnsen's drug store as their giving away
to'theIr customers of so many free trial
bottles of DIR. Kings New Discovery fol
Consumption. Their trade is simply
enormous in this very valuable article
from the fact that it always cures and
never disappoiGts Coughs, colds, asth'
ma, bronchitis, Group, and all throat anC
lung diseases quickly cured, You car
test it before buying by getting tria
bottle free. large size 81 Every bottle
warranted
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-04
BUcSLEN's ARNICA sALyE

The greatest medical wonder of the world
Warranted to speedily cure burns, bruises
cuts, ulcers. salt rheum, fever sores, can
GERS, piles, chilblains, corns, letter, chap
ped hands. and all skin eruptions, guaran-
teed to cure in every instance, or money
refunded. pr cents per hox For sale by
Hsrt7 & B thnsen
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-04
ROCK ISLAND, SATURDAY. JUNE 4. 1887,
Saved his Life.

Mr.. d. l. Wilcoxson, of Horse Cave,
Ky, says he was for many years, badly
afflicted with phthislc, also diabetes; the
pains were almost unendursble and
would sometimes almost throw him into
commissions. He tried Electric btters
and got relief from the first bottle and
after taking six bottles, was entirely
cured, and bad gained in flesh eigteen
pounds. Says he positively believes he
would have died, had it not been for the
relief afforded by Electric bitters Sold
at fifty cents bottle by Hartz & Balm
sen.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-04
a Q n R D.

To all who are suffering from the errors and
lndiscretions Of youth, nervous weakness, early
decay, loss of manhO0i &c, will send a recipe
that will cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great
remedy was discovered by missionary in South
America. Send n self-addrcssed envelope TO the
REy. JOSEPH 7. INMAN. Station D. New orl C;tg
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-04
SAFE AND SUR
Real Estate i'm Rock Island

No lQl. Finely lCcat residence on Second
avenue two story btiCk, ten Tooms. goo Cis ern.
We'll and cellar water werbs. barn and onth"ns =
nice thrifty trees; splendid lawn. One.thlrd
down. balance easy terms Sl.7tU
No. 1u3 Two STOW S-room house on Twenty
first street Sood barn. large lot and all the con
yeniences; $500 down, balance on time s!'W
No III Double tenement hou on Ski street:
rents we'll. one third down, balance IN !. =. ana
wears SluNV
NO H. . ,C and ope-hslt story house, sixth
Street and Fourth avenue; lot iGx64. One e-tnri
down, balance in tlree years -........-....-.SeVO
No l1S. Two story house on Fourth avenue:
lot 40xt01. watcrworks. etc, One third down,
balance easy .-.-----.-.--- si'o"V
No H. House on Seventeenth street; lot COY
no: well located. One-third down, balance on.
Nc 1l5. Fine residen on Fourth avenue. be
tween Twelfth and Thirteenth streets; lot Slxl1O,
high and dry splendid cellar, =. feet IN the clear
largt. l0-rcom house bath rooms, hot and cold
water furuacc, etc large barn; house alone cost
NJ atly SlGoOI. Will sell on easy terms. Price
'.---'.- So'hu
No IN Good house and lot on Eighth ayenn"
spcudid condition; well built; bargain $500
No lis Fine residence; one of the neatest in
the CITY; 35x54: II rooms. basement: bath rooms.
hot and cold water: lot Tlx150: l4csttd on Fourth
avenue. Very easy Terms --.- sot"o
No. ll9. splendid property On Moline aYcuue !;
very large lot good hiaSe. barn, etc ---- S',''"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-04

The time approaches when the shades
must come down and stay down, whether
the family is away or not.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-04

Carved ivory jewelry is considered
very elegant to wear with white WOO
dresses.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-04
In Dodgc's Addition.

Lower than they have ever been oiler'
ed. Prices range from 500 10 s315.--
Terms one third cash, balance in two
years.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-04

1t is fashionably reprehensive not to be
connected in some way with a charitable
society.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-04
PROPOSALS FOR MEDICINES.

Sealed pr ,posals are invited for compromising
prescriptions and furnishing medicines ordered
for the poor Of Rock Island township. from cen
tral drugstore, for one year from June Sth, 1881.
Proposals will be received by mail up to noon
June 7th and will be opened at the Office of the
undersigned. MICHAEL KOCH,
p o. Box 50S. OversCer Of Poor.
Rock Island, ILL.,. June 1st, 1887. 81
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-04


t r l r go ~ = RI Prices ar
Tr by y - . n Ponts
R and.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-04
COMPETITION DEFIED.
PRICES WARRANTED
ITO be 20 to 30 per cent cheaper at the
HARPER HOUSE DRUG STORE

Than other Drug Western Illinois
Medicines but on all Standard Drugs Fancy Goods
CelaneOus articles Read the
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-04

Physicians insist in and out of season
that the portiere craze is unhealthy.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-04

We have for sale large three brick building we'll To-
Gated suitable for wholesale house of almost any descrip
ton Large 81 800 down; balance five years.
er will pay purchaser 81 for the of building until Jan
nary 1888 Price $1,000
good story building in splendid condition. located
right the business Of the city Lot 100 feet Deep easy
terms Price $4,000
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-04
LOTS.
In Allen & Fleming's Addit II.

Ranging in price from Sl10 TO 5000
Terms, one half cash. balance in two
years.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-04
Their Business Booming

Dressmakers insist on having materi
ais that drape softly and gracefully.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-04
hOSFORD'S ACID PHOSPHATE

FOR EXHAUSTION.
DR. A N Krout, Van Vert, O., says:
Il found it decidedly beneficial in
nervous exhaustion"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-04
In McMaster's Addition.

We have III this addition theabest bal
gaius IN vacant Lots to he fouDd 10 /
city LAReE LoTs, LoSG IEaBs EAs
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-04
LOTS.

TERMS. $50 :" 500 down. htltr@e ip
three To five yc1rs Interest oaly 6 per
cent. Iu nne wears timc these irts will
double in va,u located As they Art.
Only u left.
No it1. Two lp on Ej-hth sy.iI.. urlrM
street car, oslo Zach, small payment down:
each .-...-........-... .-.....-.. .. Stn
No 101 TN lot, il Chicago 81 Lowe adlrlon,
\ bargain
No i6i Four lots in block q Chicago ldIt,oH.
$50 in nsiIt lnts: Sl6i for corner lnts uncfnurth
down. hallaCc 10 suIt.
No 10J Lot ilxhyli1 Second atcaao. Bailey
6 Bnylc's addition; rvnjs T 81 per month, Sat
l-faCtery tCrm- ..-..--...-..-. =, t2l00
No. i15 Lot and the east II feet of l"i > in
block l. McNi-icT'- addition, easy term .-... SIn
No. IL SpcldId l1t an III sifecI. h'twc"n
streetcl ......-.-... .....-...--.. Il ,1al
No. III F,n. lar lot ON Elm street between
street car I'm sN9li1' - - imrl sa''', bhtnco
ca~y.................. .......... ..... IL 800
VI. l22. E.oc'at On se,csth srsnuc Gnr Ict-
tiot Ahfr2 'i'- ---.---s.s. --.-.-.----.-- s9'o
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-04

.-If want bargas in city or outside property c' on
Now is The time to buy Real Esrte in Rock Island 1t Is
SAFE AND SURE The future promises much that will be
beneficial the city Everything points to increased values in
realty.
<DON"r w AIT- -
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-23


ii viii not he asIHeala 70 AaeAtiaa
eases Ia which eminent lAaaisaAuAsls
have been preserved fom danger and
death es sAe manifest hand af pFest
aeAees
John kAeS, the Seateh re~iaFaaef.
hal many enemies. WAa sought 10 eelAn
pass his destruction he Mas In tAe
habit al sitting In a particular chair N
his aWn hNslse, With his hack 81 the
wsadep. uae evening, haWesss. when
assembling Als family heNpaM neither
eeeuny his aeeaatamea SEA. q AllaW
anybody else 10 do 80 Thai very
evening 4 bullet MAS sent through the
window with 4 design te kill hlHA IL
gsazea the chair which he uaaaly eee
eapiea. aud made a hele III the eaaale-
stick.
II Is related al Augustine that he was
going en- one occasion to preach AZ 4
distant town. and teak 4 guide Ia ai
rect him on the way. by seAa meaaa
tho gaiae aaisloak his way. AMI got
into a hy~nath. Ii was afterWard
learned that 4 party Of mlseFeaals had
aeslgaea 10 waylsy and murder him.
and that his life Was saved through
the guides mistake.
Charles at kala MAS enee saved Iraln
death BIZ what some would eall d foall
lsh mistake. TN one at his Journeys
to Msereeol his saaaiehas Mas put
Into the wrong boat. He had taken
his seal when he discovered II. and had
~ change at the last minute. At frat
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-23
AT THE DERRICK.
The Six-Ineh Casing all Pulled 20 make
Rsem for . Larger Drili-Tea
Much Water.

Ar THE DERRIck, June 20.-The
casing that was last placed 10 the
well was removed to-day IN order TO
ream the hole larger to insert casing
enough to shut of all fresh water
found. We have so far found seven
different veins OF water, and do mol
know how many more We may 6nd
before the we'll is completely but this
is not discouraging, as at Washing
ington. Pa, all wells have to insert
from 1,590 to 1900 feet OF casing to
shut off water. I have teiegraphed
for seven hundred feet more casing
which will make, with what is now in
the we'll, about 1900 feet. Finding
40 much water makes a delay and q
great expense to me in completing
the well as it should be, but pro
pose to have a finished job of the
we'll at its completion, regardless of
expenses. I think there would be q
good opening here for parties desir-
ing TO build q brewery, as they could
find plenty of pure water at a small
expense. / do net propose to case
off water again until l am 1000 fest.
and the drilling win go on until the
casing arrives, which will be in about
twelve days. I hope by that time to
have the well drilled below all water.
We have agreat many lady visitors
since I erected q grand stand for
their benefit. I hope they win all
make US . visit, as the men at work
on the drill are all gentlemen and not
all Of them married, and ne lady viii
be insulted. but will be treated in o
respectful manner, and / want the
ladies all to see as well as the gem
tlemen, al they may never again have
the opportunity Of seeing . drilling
well, SO do not be backward but all
come and see, As ron are heartily
welcome. a. ". WoLF.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-23
Was This ~Afind-Reading?

a Boston gentleman recently related
an experience which he did not seem
to regard as either enjoyable or anus
ing, but which he was willing to own
was curious He went with a friend
to call on a young lady who is famous
in her particular circle for her powers
of mind-reading. and the remark with
which his Introduction was acknowf-
edged was:
81 am very happy to meet You, MI.
A-;you will be wiser not to CO.
He regarded the young woman with
a look of dazed amazement, and re-
hected that as he had mentioned to no
living being the fact that he was con-
sidering the wisdom of removing to
Chicago to sngage in business, nobody
could hare given his hostess q hint to
speak in this manner.
.Why not?" he stammerea; and
then before she could speak he added:
81 am sure l do not know what you
mean.
The lady smiled serenely and mo-
toned him to q chair.
please be seated" she said. Then
turning again toward Mi. A. with the
air Of enjoying his bewilderment she
went on: ..You are SO heartily out of
eoneeit with Chicago, and You are SO
fond of the east, that you wouldn't
stay. You would only force yourself
TO hold on until you were well estab-
Hshed and by that time you would have
worn out your endurance and would
give up everything to come back"
Nov, I'd said that to myself q hum
dred times" Nj. A. commented, in re-
1ating the incident; s.but how in the
world did she knowa / felt as If my
whole backbone were creeping up to
hide under my shirt-co1lar; and for my
part I think It vas horribly imperti-
nent OF her to spring that kind Of q
thing on me the first minute / set eyes
on her. Anyway 1t was devilish un-
pleasant"
He was 50 overcome by this recep-
ton that he did not recoTer his self
possession during the entire call.
aAnd there x sat- he further un-
burdened his soul to me. apparently
thinking it the best joke in the world.
Heayensl he's going i marry her, and
when he comes home at night she'll
tell him how many glasses of punch he
has drank and all about the girl no adj
nlired in the horse-car.. DeucedIy
pleasant time he'll have. Fancy living
in the house with d woman who knows
what you think as well rs you do your
self. Why. I'd rather break stones ON
the street. "--Proridence journal.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-23
Monuments and the Bible.


Inc od.arddy hepte0,. IN It's no1ace
d captain book, syrian
oeqne @ says:
it mas peen eohtended pF some o.
tie Iefihan ciiHcs Ihass the country
Tuiea over by the hanss OF Israel and
q was. 81. me pest, poor and bar
Ihere are. however, three
monuments OF recent discovery winch
alsIinetiy prove the contrary. Inc
Moabite Stone shows that the Moabite
people built fortresses, palaces, tow
ers. and bridges, and that they could
write. Is 1t likely that h Kings OF
samaria and Jerusalem should have
ruled. IN their own country, over 9
people less advanced than the subjects
OF Ming Mesna. IN wealth, power, and
knowledgep Again, Sennacherib re-
cords, IN bus " account OF the siege
OF Jerusalem. fnat sent him
2 tribute OF 30 talents OF gold, 300
talents OF SILVER, precious stones, a
cnain OF IVORY. elephants. h1dea ele
plants tusks, rare woods. Staging
mel and singing women. Therefore,
1t IS Tan to suppose, the Kings OF Je-
rusalem traded with Egypt, were rich
enough to buy all kinds OF precious
Things. eaiIaYatea music, and 2 con-
Siderable trains Oh slaves. Inc 81
loan INSCRIPTION, also, OF an immense
eplgraphlc and philologieal lsnpor-
tanee, proves By the form of its let
sers ana their differences from the
fnnnieian anu FERNS, how
Iohs the people .nasg nave possessed
1ne ar. OF WfIIlas. fof argu-
by winch captain Gender seeks
20 the antiquity OF the Pen
.aIeuch me reader must be referred TO
the WORE, Inc ! new, startling,
ana whohy derived Q those exter.
aisceVerles which belong 70 the
lass nIteen years
Inc IolloH,ng captain Genaers
oanaarn;aat ~ y MAJ We h snoa .ha Kapm
~cohcefIihs tue hebrews 9 lne blpie
never peeI NIit.en at an.
IIls ueoIeHs were q people OF
So,:llon seeca Win Ihe eehitac IN
ns.;na ons sspa'
49, aiohi ehe1i ~ an carry historic
pe :
= "olsIlpea Jeno aIlease
g sa1It o. IVY p. y, ana fopap
. rIane1
Insy possesseu Ing afs oi moHu-
nv Writingg, ana an alphabet OF
common olle,n VIII tnat OF the fha-
h haslan 7 anu noanIse some centuries
as 9l ~ - . ~ siu possibly as carry
IT, 80 - -
VIE pasopIai
ISIS, eraIeslneh, ana traders They
poSss ssa Ap 1sI anu caa.lots, nocas
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-23

Treasurer Jordan says that he has
received a large number of trade dol
lars which had been circulated in China
and had been stamped with the Chi
nese characters. These trade dollars
had been evidently bought up by spec
ulatoTs and sant ID the treasury for re-
iemption. How extensive q trade had
been made In these stamped coins he
could not tel. but probably q large
amount had-baen purchased. as they
had been received IN q great number
Of lots for redemption. II 1t was the
expectation Of those who bought them
that they would be redeemed at par
they n very much mistaken. for they
can only be received - bar silver and
redeemed is snch. These coins will
probably rsIard the redemption of un-
mutiIAsed trade dollaxs somewhat. md
viii result Ii loss p these Hho specur
lated in them.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-23
Rapid work.
From the Public Press. Pa.

An electric type writer, we have
been told BY some Of The lawyers, Of
Sudbury, that Miss Annie Cum
miDggs.a type writer at that place,
can write ordinarily sixty-seven
words q minute. When told, we
thougItit utterly impossible, but It
Il true. Il is said that in q contest
with the best type writer at Harris-
burg, she came cut victorious
writing eighty words a minute. She
may be called truly an electric Type
writer.